GP2Y0A21YK

Optoelectronic Device

FEATURES
• Digital Output
• LED Pulse Cycle Duration: 32 ms
• Range: 10 to 80 cm
1 2 3
• Typical response time: 39 ms
• Typical start up delay: 44 ms
• Average Current Consumption: 30 mA
• Detection Area Diameter @ 80 cm: 12 cm PIN SIGNAL NAME
1 VO

DESCRIPTION 2 GND
The GP2Y0A21YK is a wide-angle distance mea- 3 VCC
suring sensor.
GP2Y0A21YK-8

Figure 1. Pinout

GND VCC

PSD

SIGNAL
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
PROCESSING
CIRCUIT
OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT

LED DRIVE CIRCUIT OUTPUT CIRCUIT

Vo
LED

DISTANCE MEASURING IC

GP2Y0A21YK-4

Figure 2. Block Diagram

1 Data Sheet
 GP2Y0A21YK

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Ta = 25°C, VCC = 5 VDC

PARAMETER SYMBOL RATING UNIT

Supply Voltage VCC -0.3 to +7 V
Output Terminal Voltage VO -0.3 to (VCC +0.3) V
Operating Temperature Topr -10 to +60 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg -40 to +70 °C

Operating Supply Voltage

PARAMETER SYMBOL RATING UNIT
Operating Supply Voltage VCC 4.5 to 5.5 V

Electro-optical Characteristics
Ta = 25°C, VCC = 5 VDC
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT NOTES
Measuring Distance Range L 10 - 80 cm 1, 2
Output Terminal Voltage VO L = 80 cm 0.25 0.4 0.55 V 1, 2
Output change at L
Output Voltage Difference VO 1.65 1.9 2.15 V 1, 2
(80 cm - 10 cm)
Average Supply Current ICC L = 80 cm - 30 40 mA 1, 2
NOTES:
1. Using reflective object: white paper (made by Kodak Co. Ltd.) gray cards R-27, white face, reflective ratio: 90%
2. L = Distance to reflective object.

VCC
(POWER SUPPLY)

38.3 ms ±9.6 ms

DISTANCE MEASURMENT OPERATING

1st2ndnth MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT

VO
(OUTPUT)
UNSTABLE OUTPUT 1st OUTPUT 2nd OUTPUT nth OUTPUT
5.0 ms MAX.

GP2Y0A21YK-5

Figure 3. Timing Diagram

2 Data Sheet
REALIABILITY
The reliability of requirements of this device are
listed in Table 1.

Table 1. Reliability
FAILURE
JUDGEMENT SAMPLES (n),
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS DEFECTIVE (C)
CRITERIA
One cycle -40°C (30 min.) to +70°C in 30 min-
Temperature Cycling n = 11, C = 0
utes, repeated 25 times
High Temperature and
+40°C, 90% RH, 500h n = 11, C = 0
High Humidity Storage
High Temperature Storage +70°C, 500h n = 11, C = 0
Low Temperature Storage -40°C, 500h n = 11, C = 0
Initial × 0.8 > VO
Operation Life
+60°C, VCC = 5 V, 500h VO > Initial × 1.2 n = 11, C = 0
(High
Temperature)
100 m/ s2, 6.0 ms
Mechanical Shock n = 6, C = 0
3 times / ±X, ±Y, ±Z direction
10-to-55-to-10 Hz in 1 minute
Variable Frequency Vibration Amplitude: 1.5 mm n = 6, C = 0
2h i n each X, Y, Z direction

NOTES:
1. Test conditions are according to Electro-optical Characteristics, shown on page 2.
2. At completion of the test, allow device to remain at nominal room temperature and humidity (non-condensing) for two hours.
3. Confidence level: 90%, Lot Tolerance Percent Defect (LTPD): 20% / 40%.

MANUFACTURER’S INSPECTION
Inspection Lot
Inspection shall be carried out per each delivery lot.

Inspection Method
A single sampling plan, normal inspection level II
based on ISO 2859 shall be adopted.

Table 2. Quality Level

DEFECT INSPECTION ITEM/TEST METHOD AQL (%)

Major Defect Electro-optical characteristics defect 0.4
Defect on appearance and dimension (crack, split,
Minor Defect 1.0
chip, scratch, stain)*
NOTE: *Any one of these that affects the Electro-optical Characteristics shall be considered a defect.
 3.5

2.5
ANALOG VOLTAGE OUTPUT (V)

1.5

0.5

0
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

NOTES:
DISTANCE TO REFLECTIVE OBJECT (cm)
White paper (Reflectance ratio 90%)
Gray paper (Reflectance ratio 18%)
GP2Y0A21YK-6

Figure 4. GP2Y0A021YK Example of Output Distance Characteristics

 3.5

6 cm
3 7 cm 5 cm

8 cm

2.5

10 cm
ANALOG VOLTAGE OUTPUT (V)

15 cm

1.5

20 cm

25 cm
1
30 cm

40 cm

50 cm
0.5

80 cm

0
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

INVERSE NUMBER OF DISTANCE (1/cm)

NOTES:
White paper (Reflectance ratio
90%)
Gray paper (Reflectance ratio 18%)
GP2Y0A21YK-7

Figure 5. GP2Y0A021YK Example of Output Characteristics with Inverse Number of Distance

PACKAGE SPECIFICATIONS

STAMP
STAMP EXAMPLE

2Y0A21 5 3

Month (1 to 9, X, Y, Z)
Year (2005:5)
Model Name

37.0

29.5 6.3
LIGHT LENS
LIGHT
4.5 (Note 20 ±0.1 (Note 1) DETECTOR 2.0 CASE
EMITTER
1) SIDE
SIDE

3.2 HOLE R3.75

13.0

)
8.4

7.2

18.9
-0.3
+0.3
(
R3.75 3.2 HOLE

3.75

CONNECTOR
10.1
1.2
14.75 PCB 3.3

7.5 4.15 16.3

MATERIAL
13.5 2-1.5

Lens: Acrylic acid resin

(Visible light cut-off resin)
1 2 3 Case: Carbonic ABS
(Electro-conductive resin)
PCB: Paper phenol

CONNECTOR SIGNAL

PIN SIGNAL NAME

1 VO Connector: J.S.T. Trading Company, LTD
NOTES: 2 S3B-PH
GND
1. Dimensions shall reference lens center.
2. Unspecified tolerance shall be ±0.3 mm. 3 VCC
3. ( ): Reference value.
4. Scale: 2/1, dimensions are in mm. GP2Y0A21YK-3
 PACKING SPECIFICATION

2
PAD (CORRUGATED CARDBOARD) (2 SHEETS/CASE: TOP AND BOTTOM)
3
PRODUCT TRAYS
(10-TRAY/CASE)

PRODUCT 4
PAD (CORRUGATED CARDBOARD)
(9 SHEETS/CASE BETWEEN TRAYS)

1
(B) PACKING CASE
TRAY

5
PACKING TAPE

(A)

PART NAME MATERIAL

MODEL NUMBER
Packing case Corrugated cardboard
(C) QUANTITY
Pad Corrugated cardboard DATE
Tray Polystyrene

ACKING METHOD
ach tray holds 50 pieces. Packing methods are shown in (A).
ach box holds 10 trays. Pads are added to top and bottom, and between layers, as in (B). top and bottom. Put pads between each tray (9 pads total) see above drawing (B).
he box is sealed with craft tape. (C) shows the location of the Model number, Quantity, and Inspection date.
ackage weight: Approximately 4 kg.

GP2Y0A21YK-9
NOTES
• Keep the sensor lens clean. Dust, water, oil, and
other contaminants can deteriorate the characteris-
tics of this device. Applications should be designed
to eliminate sources of lens contamination.
• When using a protective cover over the emitter
and detector, ensure the cover efficiently transmits
light throughout the wavelength range of the LED
( = 850 nm ± 70 nm). Both sides of the protective
cover should be highly polished. Use of a protective
cover may decrease the effective distance over
which the sensor operates. Ensure that any cover
does not negatively affect the operation over the
intended application range.
• Objects in proximity to the sensor may cause
reflec- tions that can affect the operation of the
sensor.
• Sources of high ambient light (the sun or strong
arti- ficial light) may affect measurement. For
best results, the application should be designed to
pre- vent interference from direct sunlight or artificial
light.
(AVOID IF POSSIBLE)
Figure 6. Proper Alignment to Surface Being Measured
(AVOID IF POSSIBLE)
DIRECTION
OF MOVEMENT
Figure 7. Proper Alignment to Moving Surfaces
• Using the sensor with a mirror can induce measure-
ment errors. Often, changing the incident angle on
the mirror can correct this problem.
• If a prominent boundary line exists in the surface
being measured, it should be aligned vertically to
avoid measurement error. See Figure 6 for further
details.
• When measuring the distance to objects in motion,
align the sensor so that the motion is in the
horizontal direction instead of vertical. Figure 7
illustrates the preferred alignment.
• A 10 µF (or larger) bypass capacitor between VCC
and GND near the sensor is recommended.
• To clean the sensor, use a dry cloth. Use of any liq-
uid to clean the device may result in decreased
sen- sitivity or complete failure.
• Excessive mechanical stress can damage the
internal sensor or lens.
(PREFERRED)
GP2Y0A21YK-1
(PREFERRED)
DIRECTION
OF MOVEMENT
GP2Y0A21YK-2
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